Jimmy Stewart.
He is the man that many know and love as George Bailey in the movie It's a Wonderful Life. However, there is another film that Mr. Stewart is very much known for it considered to be one of his best roles. That is as Jefferson Smith in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.
The movie is about a young man from a small town who is tricked into become a congressman after their state congressman dies. The driving force behind the old congressman's campaign is looking for a stooge so he can pull off a money grabbing scheme. However, things turn upside down in congress when Mr. Smith finds out the doings and takes matters in his own hands.
I was really excited about having Alaina watch this movie! I have watched it once a long time ago but it stayed with me. I had a hard time picking with movie for Jimmy Stewart because there are many greats ones but I thought it was going to showcase his acting skills. So, here is what Alaina had to say.
What were your thoughts going into this movie? Well, because it has Jimmy Stewart and if he is in it I am all for it.
What was your favorite part of the movie? When Jimmy's character was getting all excited about everything he was seeing in Washington. He seemed like it there was magic everywhere.
Who was your favorite character? Jeff Smith and Clarissa Saunder
Why were they your favorite character? I like Jeff because of his high morals. That he wasn't going to let anyone make him do anything behind his back. I liked them both because of how their character played off each other. They needed each other to change. He needed her in order to learn about how to write bills work in congress and she needed him in order to remind her of who she really is and what she really stands for.
What did you not like about the movie? That there was no ending! The we didn't get to see the goals that Jeff wanted relized!
What did you think of the Jimmy Stewart? Compared to his work in It's a Wonderful Life he is more optimistic in this movie. and you get to see him play all emotions through the whole movie.
What do you think of the movie after we watched it? That is was a lot more relevant to today than I thought it was going to be. Every person who speaks about politics should watch this film to see how someone with influence can make anyone a monster if they have enough power. That is whether you are republican or demarcate.
Would you watch this movie again? Yes
Would you recommend this movie to someone? Yes especially is that person is interested in politics.
I have to say I am happy with this result. This is not the same Stewart as It's a Wonderful Life so I was interested in seeing what her reaction to this film would be. I am happy that she liked the film I am also happy because that means many many more Jimmy Stewart films in the future.
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